Representative Jordan Teuscher

16 hours ago

Today, day 37 of 45 of the legislative session, I had the chance to meet with Camilla, a constituent studying at the University of Utah, and hear about the research she is conducting as an undergraduate. Utah’s universities are giving students real opportunities to dive deep, ask hard questions, and produce serious academic work long before they graduate. Those experiences build discipline, critical thinking, and confidence that carry into whatever path they choose next.

We are fortunate to live in a state where students can turn initiative and hard work into meaningful results.

On the policy side, several of my bills moved forward in committee today, including HB416, Firefighter Cancer Amendments. This one is especially important to me.

Our firefighters and first responders repeatedly walk into environments that most of us would never choose to enter. Over time, that exposure significantly increases their risk of certain cancers. When a diagnosis comes, the last thing a family should be worried about is whether treatment will be covered while a workers’ compensation claim works its way through the system.

HB416 creates a dedicated fund to help cover cancer treatment costs during that gap. It provides stability in the middle of crisis. It tells firefighters and their families that Utah stands behind them the same way they have stood behind us.

When someone spends a career protecting our homes and our communities, we have an obligation to make sure they are protected too. This bill is one practical way to do that.

With just over a week left in the session, we are moving quickly. Every day counts. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

3 days ago

Four years ago today, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Last year, I helped organize the signing of a Utah flag by legislators from across our state. We sent it to the front lines of Ukraine as a symbol of solidarity. That flag made its way to Kharkiv, Ukraine, and today, Kharkiv answered.

The Kharkiv Regional Council sent a flag back to Utah. We formally received it at the Capitol, delivered by Nathaniel Saunders. I was honored to speak at the press conference alongside Governor Spencer Cox, Speaker Mike Schultz, President Stuart Adams, Ukrainian Ambassador Olha Stefanishyna, and Honorary Consul Jonathan Freedman.
Later, on the House floor, I led a moment of silence for those lost in this war and a prayer for peace in Ukraine.

The war in Ukraine is not abstract to me. I served in Ukraine as a missionary more than twenty years ago. My wife is Ukrainian. Our children are Ukrainian. We have close friends and family still living there today.

The streets I once walked in peace are now scarred by war. Civilians are still killed almost daily. Russian bombs and drones strike homes and power stations, leaving families without heat, light, and water.

But Ukraine endures.

They defend their homes. They rebuild what is destroyed. They refuse to surrender their freedom.

This flag is more than fabric. It carries sacrifice. It carries resilience. It carries hope.

Utah stands with Ukraine.

And I will continue to stand with them.

Read more here:
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Representative Jordan Teuscher

4 days ago

Today I met with Mayor Dawn Ramsey of South Jordan and Mayor Dirk Burton of West Jordan. We talked through the real issues our cities are facing, growth, infrastructure, public safety, and how we preserve the quality of life that makes this part of the valley such a great place to live and raise a family.

During the legislative session, we are in constant communication about bills that could impact our cities, for better or worse. I rely heavily on their feedback. We do not always land in the same place on every issue, but I take their perspective seriously. They are on the front lines of implementation, and they see firsthand how state policy plays out at the local level.

Mayors carry an enormous responsibility. They balance budgets, manage essential services, respond to residents, and plan for long term growth, all while trying to keep their communities strong and stable.

As the representative for District 44, my job is to make sure South Jordan and West Jordan have a strong voice at the Capitol. That only happens through real partnership and honest communication. I am grateful for the strong relationships we have and for the leadership they provide to our communities. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

6 days ago

This morning I had the chance to attend the Salt Lake County Republican Party Central Committee Meeting at Midvale Middle School. It was great to connect with precinct leaders from across the county, including many from District 44.

This was the final Central Committee meeting before caucus night, so much of the meeting was spent training for caucuses. Our precinct leaders are the backbone of the party. They organize neighbors, host meetings, recruit candidates, and make sure the grassroots voice is heard.

I have been involved in the party since I was 17 years old, serving as a county delegate, state delegate, precinct chair, state Central Committee member, etc. Some of my closest friendships and most meaningful experiences in public service started at the precinct level. I know firsthand how much time and energy these volunteers give.

I am deeply grateful for the work they do. Our party is strongest when it is built from the ground up, neighbor to neighbor, precinct by precinct. Looking forward to seeing many of you on caucus night. ... See MoreSee Less

Representative Jordan Teuscher

6 days ago

Week 5 of the session is in the books. With just two weeks left in the 2026 Legislative Session, things are moving quickly.

Today, two of my bills passed the House and are now headed to the Senate. One I want to highlight is HB228, Vehicle Sales Amendments.

Most of the bills I run start with a conversation from a constituent who ran into a real problem. I genuinely love being able to help when someone calls or emails and says, “This happened to me, and it shouldn’t.” That is exactly how this bill began.

A constituent purchased a used vehicle for their 16 year old. Not long after, they discovered the car had undergone extensive repairs from severe hail damage. It had actually been totaled in another state, but because Utah does not currently use a hail damage title brand, it was issued a clean Utah title. The buyer had no idea.

That is called title washing, and it should not happen.
HB228 closes that loophole. It creates clear title brands for specific types of damage, including hail damage, and requires the Motor Vehicle Division to check the national title database before issuing a new Utah title. If a vehicle was salvaged or damaged in another state, that history must follow the car.

The bill also requires odometer discrepancy disclosure and clarifies how rebuilt vehicles are labeled, so buyers get full transparency while still allowing properly repaired vehicles to be safely operated and sold.

This is a practical consumer protection bill. It improves transparency in the marketplace, protects families buying vehicles for their kids, and makes sure damage history does not disappear when a car crosses state lines.

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